Kids' Classes

Music Together®, an internationally-recognized music and movement program, engages early childhood music development for infant, toddler and preschool children and their parents and other primary caregivers through mixed-aged classes. It pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally-appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement and, it's fun! The Music Together approach develops every child's birthright of basic music competence by encouraging the actual experiencing of music through playful activities rather than the learning of concepts or information about music. Instructor: Music Together® Staff.

Please note: Instructors may be subject to change without notification. It is not the responsibility of McLean Community Center and its instructors to make up, prorate or reimburse any missed classes due to a patron’s personal absences and/or schedule conflicts.

8 lessons @ 45 mins, $189/$160 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. Supplemental fee: $40, make check payable to Little Steps Music, LLC. Fee is due to the instructor onthe first day of class. One activity fee per family. One infant, nine months or younger, can attend FREE with a registered sibling.

The Joy of Dance ballet curriculum follows the International Dance Acclaim (IDA) Program. In June, the students have a ballet examination that will be assessed by an international examiner. Students are awarded a performance certificate and medal that provide proof that they have attained an international standard of classical ballet appropriate to their ages. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Your child will be trained in the Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet syllabus through barre, adagio and allegro variations. They will learn tap technique to Broadway-style songs and jazz. These dancers will be members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Your young dancer will advance in the Joy of Dance syllabus by training in the three dance forms: classical ballet, tap and jazz/contemporary. Classical ballet training includes ballet barre, adagio and allegro combinations. Dancers are members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Young dancers are introduced to a classical ballet syllabus incorporating magical variations and dance class etiquette. Cognitive skills of counting, sequencing, spatial awareness and immersion in the French language are introduced in this class. Dancers learn tap technique and delightful song and tap routines that develop coordination, rhythm, timing and stage presence. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

This class is for kindergarten/first grade students. Your children will develop lovely technical ballet skills while learning French vocabulary, enhancing their artistic growth and nurturing poise, grace and musicality. They will learn basic tap technique using fun Broadway-style song and tap routines showcasing their fantastic stage presence. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Young hip-hop artists will begin with the building blocks of jazz technique. Students will learn hip, funky moves to the latest kids’ rock and hip-hop tunes. The focus will be on hip-hop choreography utilizing the latest hit music from hip-hop stars and pop stars such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Demi Levito and Selena Gomez! Instructor: Allie O’Hare.